EP3665421A1 - Magnetic filter for a central heating system - Google Patents
Magnetic filter for a central heating systemInfo
- Publication number
- EP3665421A1 EP3665421A1 EP18734551.7A EP18734551A EP3665421A1 EP 3665421 A1 EP3665421 A1 EP 3665421A1 EP 18734551 A EP18734551 A EP 18734551A EP 3665421 A1 EP3665421 A1 EP 3665421A1
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- Prior art keywords
- separation chamber
- magnetic filter
- heating system
- pipe
- central heating
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to a magnetic filter for use in a central heating system.
- the filter is then fitted into the heating system circuit via a pair of valves, i.e. there is a valve between the inlet to the fitler and the system circuit and there is another valve between the outlet from the filter and the system circuit. This allows the filter to be isolated from the (normally pressurized) system circuit so that it can be depressurized and opened for cleaning.
- the separation chamber is normally closed by a lid, and an O-ring seal is provided between the lid and the canister to provide a watertight and gastight seal when the separation chamber is closed.
- the lid is typically attached to the separation chamber by means of a screw thread. When the lid is tightened, the O-ring is compressed. The O-ring reacts by pushing the lid and the separation chamber away from each other which puts tension in the thread, preventing the lid from unscrewing for example due to vibration. However, if the lid is overtightened onto the O-ring then the seal may be damaged.
- a magnetic filter for a central heating system including a separation chamber, a magnet for capturing magnetic particles within the separation chamber, an inlet for fluidly connecting to a central heating system circuit, an outlet for fluidly connecting to a central heating system circuit, and a single valve operable to select between at least two positions, the valve in a first position fluidly connecting the inlet to the separation chamber and fluidly connecting the outlet to the separation chamber and the valve in a second position isolating both the inlet and the outlet from the separation chamber.
- the single valve can be used to isolate the filter from the central heating system to allow captured particles to be removed.
- the valve in the second position isolates both the inlet and the outlet from the separation chamber but fluidly connects the inlet to the outlet.
- the valve in the second position may operate as a bypass to allow water to continue to flow around the central heating system circuit while the filter is isolated for cleaning.
- the valve is a ball valve.
- the ball of the valve may include two substantially right-angled passages for connecting the inlet and outlet respectively to the separation chamber, when the valve is in the first position.
- the ball may be provided within a valve housing which includes a bypass chamber substantially opposite the separation chamber. Therefore, the valve can be rotated 180 degrees so that the ends of the right-angled passages which face into the separation chamber in the first position face into the bypass chamber in the second position. This isolates the separation chamber completely but still allows water to flow in the central heating circuit, via the two right-angled passages in the ball of the valve and through the bypass chamber in the valve housing.
- the two right-angled passages each have two 'legs', perpendicular to each other.
- the leg of the right angled passage which connects with the inlet will be directly in line with the leg of the other right angled passage which connects with the outlet.
- the other legs will then lie substantially parallel to each other, to interface with the separation chamber.
- the leg of one right angled passage substantially surrounds the parallel leg of the other right angled passage, forming a concentric interface with the separation chamber.
- the inlet and outlet are provided substantially in-line with one another.
- the separation chamber may extend substantially perpendicularly from the line of the inlet and outlet, and the bypass chamber may be provided in the valve housing opposite the separation chamber.
- An interface between the valve and the separation chamber may be provided whereby a flow path from the valve into the separation chamber is substantially concentric with a flow path out of the separation chamber and back to the valve.
- Flow guides may be provided for directing flow, in particular to separate inlet and outlet flow paths close to the valve interface to ensure that a substantial portion of flow is close to the magnet.
- the magnet is preferably provided within the separation chamber but could alternatively be provided outside the separation chamber, against the wall of the separation chamber, for attracting magnetic particles from the flow.
- the flow path out of the separation chamber is disposed centrally on the interface between the separation chamber and the ball valve, and the flow path into the separation chamber is disposed around the outside of the flow path out of the separation chamber, the flow paths being concentric with each other.
- a flow guide may be provided which includes flow directors positioned to cause fluid flowing into the separation chamber to swirl. This increases the effectiveness of separation by increasing the probability that a given particle will flow close enough to the magnet to be captured by the magnet.
- the magnet is provided at the opposite end of the separation chamber to the interface with the ball valve.
- the magnet is preferably short enough to leave a space between the end of the magnet and the interface with the ball valve. This allows the size of the separation chamber to be kept small, since the interior dimensions of the separation chamber around the area where the magnet is located can in principle be just enough or even less than the amount of space taken up by magnetic particles at the maximum capturing capacity of the magnet. In the event that the filter becomes completely full, flow through the system circuit can still carry on through the part of the separation chamber between the end of the magnet and the interface with the valve.
- the magnet is preferably an assembly of magnets in the form of a column, the magnets of the assembly being arranged with like poles facing each other. The magnetic field lines of the assembly are therefore substantially in the direction out of the sides of the column, and this is where captured magnetic particles will collect.
- a magnetic filter for a central heating system including a separation chamber having an open end, a magnet for capturing magnetic particles within the separation chamber, and a closure for closing the open end of the separation chamber, the closure being releasably attachable to the separation chamber by a screw thread, and a compressible seal being provided between the closure and the separation chamber, a stop face being provided to limit the maximum compression of the compressible seal, and a removable clip being provided for preventing rotation of the screw thread when the clip is fitted.
- the removable clip prevents rotation of the screw thread. This means that the O-ring is no longer relied upon to lock the thread.
- a stop face can therefore be provided to limit compression of the O-ring, which ensures that the O-ring seal will last a long time and still provide a good watertight and gastight seal between the separation chamber and the closure, even after multiple disassembly and reassembly operations to clean the filter.
- the closure may include other components, for example a valve for interfacing with the central heating system circuit. In other embodiments, the closure may be a simple lid with the interface with the heating system circuit being provided on the separation chamber. In each case though, it is critical that the closure is correctly sealed to separation chamber in use, that the seal is not liable to become damaged with repeated use or with possible overtightening, and that the screw thread will not move unintentionally due to vibration.
- the magnet is for capturing magnetic particles within the separation chamber.
- the magnet itself to be disposed within the separation chamber.
- the magnet could be disposed outside the separation chamber, against the wall of the separation chamber, for capturing magnetic particles against the inner wall of the separation chamber.
- the screw thread connection may be in the form of a th read on each of the separation chamber and the closure.
- a separate rotatable screw-threaded ring may be provided, having a flange for bearing against a corresponding flange on either of the separation chamber or the closure. This allows the separation chamber to be connected to the closure without having to rotate those two components with respect to each other. This is advantageous where there are parts on both the separation chamber and the filter which need to be in particular positions when assembled. For example, if the interface with the heating system is on the closure then the closure is effectively in a fixed position, and if a bleed valve is provided on the separation chamber then the separation chamber will need to be mounted with the bleed valve at the top.
- the stop face may be provided as any rigid surface on either of the closure or the separation chamber, which will contact with the other of the closure or the separation chamber and prevent further compression of the O-ring seal once contact is made. This may amount simply to providing the O-ring in a groove which is deep enough that when the O-ring is compressed so that it sits entirely within the groove, it is not compressed enough to cause any damage. At the same time, the outward force provided by the O-ring to lock the thread will be smaller than the force provided by an O-ring which has been compressed more.
- a clip is provided to link the two screw-threaded parts together and prevent relative rotation while the clip is fitted.
- the clip will connect the ring and closure together.
- the clip will be provided between the ring and the closure, or between the ring and the separation chamber, depending on which of the closure and the separation chamber has the other screw thread. If the screw thread is provided directly between the separation chamber and the closure, then the clip will need to be provided between the separation chamber and the closure.
- the clip is a resilient clip, which may be made for example from spring steel.
- a magnetic filter for a central heating system including an inlet and an outlet for connection to a central heating system circuit, the inlet and outlet being provided inline with each other, one of the inlet and outlet being provided in the form of a socket for accepting an open end of a pipe of a central heating system circuit, and the other of the inlet and outlet being provided as a pipe for insertion into a socket, and a sleeve being provided, the sleeve having a socket at either end, and the sleeve being slidable longitudinally along a pipe to position the sleeve on the pipe, and means being provided at either end of the sleeve for fixing and sealing the sleeve to link the pipe of the magnetic filter to a pipe of a central heating system circuit.
- a section of pipe can be removed from the central heating system circuit. It is relatively easy to measure and cut out a section of pipe to a tolerance of a few millimetres, which is entirely adequate.
- the double ended socket sleeve
- the sleeve is slidable completely onto the open end of the central heating system pipe, so the space between the two open ends of the pipe is not reduced when the sleeve is over one open end in this way.
- the socket on the filter can then be inserted over whichever open end of the pipe does not have the sleeve on it.
- the length of section removed from the pipe is preferably about the same as (or very slightly more than) the total length between the ends of the inlet and outlet of the filter, so the socket of the filter may be inserted over one open end of the central heating system pipe easily, without having to manipulate the pipe away from the wall in any way.
- the sleeve may be slid along the other open end to a position where it bridges between the pipe of the central heating system circuit and the pipe of the magnetic filter. Once in position, the sleeve may be fixed and sealed at either end.
- the means for fixing and sealing the sleeve to the pipe at either end are compression fittings of known design.
- the sleeve could alternatively be soldered or sealed by another means. It is not even strictly necessary for the fixing and sealing means on each end of the sleeve to be the same, or for either fixing on the sleeve to be the same as the fixing on the socket of the filter.
- a method of fitting a magnetic filter to a central heating system pipe comprising the steps of: cutting the central heating system pipe to remove a section of a length equal to or greater than the distance between the ends of the inlet and outlet of the filter, to create two open ends of central heating system pipe; inserting a sleeve having a socket at either end over one of the open ends, and sliding the sleeve completely over the central heating system pipe; inserting the socket of the magnetic filter over the other open end of the pipe; sliding the sleeve to bridge between the central heating system pipe and the pipe of the magnetic filter.
- the three sockets (the one socket of the magnetic filter and the socket at each end of the sleeve) are sealed against the respective pipes. In the case of the socket on the magnetic filter, this can be done before or after the sleeve is moved into its bridging position.
- the sockets are fixed and sealed to the pipes using compression fittings, although soldering or using other means is also possible.
- Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a filter according to the invention
- Figure 2 is a cross section of the filter of Figure 1
- Figure 3 is a view from the side of the filter of Figure 1 ;
- Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of a filter according to the invention
- Figure 5 is a cross section through the filter of Figure 4, showing a valve in a first position
- Figure 6 is a cross section through the filter of Figure 4, showing the valve in a second position
- Figure 7 is a perspective view of the filter of figures 4 - 6. DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
- a first embodiment of a magnetic filter is indicated generally at 10.
- the filter includes a separation chamber in the form of a canister 12.
- the canister 12 is open at one end, and the open end fits onto a fitment 14 which closes the canister 12.
- the separation chamber contains a magnet 1 6 which in use attracts and retains magnetic particles to clean the central heating system water.
- a flow director 18 is provided which causes flow entering the separation chamber 12 from the fitment 14 to swirl, and also directs the flow to enhance the effectiveness of separation by ensuring that a substantial proportion of the flow will come close enough to the magnet for particles to be captured.
- the flow director is disposed at the interface between the fitment 14 and the separation chamber 12.
- a flange 20 is provided around the open end of the canister 12.
- a threaded ring 22 sits behind the flange (i.e. on the opposite side of the flange 20 to the fitment 14).
- the threaded ring 22 has an internal screw thread corresponding with an external screw thread on the fitment 14, and therefore when fitted holds the canister 12 against the fitment 14.
- a clip 28 prevents relative rotation between the ring 22 and the fitment 14 when fitted.
- the means of fitting the filter 10 to a central heating system is visible.
- Inlet and outlet ports are provided, in this embodiment the inlet 30 is at the bottom of Figure 1 and the outlet 32 is at the top of Figure 1 .
- This configuration is correct when fitting the filter to the central heating circuit return pipe, underneath the boiler. If in a particular installation the return pipe is above the boiler, then the fitment 14 can be inverted.
- the separation chamber may be retained in the same orientation, to keep the bleed valve 24 and drain port 26 in the correct locations, although in some embodiments the bleed 24 and drain 26 may in fact be provided as identical fittings, making orientation of the canister 12 unimportant.
- the inlet port 30 is provided as a socket for fitting over a pipe.
- the inlet port 30 in this embodiment is a standard compression socket of known design.
- the outlet port 32 is in the form of a pipe for fitting into a socket.
- a double ended socket or sleeve 34 is separately provided. When installed, the sleeve bridges between the outlet port pipe 32 of the filter and a similar pipe which forms part of the central heating system circuit.
- each end of the double ended socket is provided substantially in the form of a known compression socket, having a compressible olive and a nut to compress the olive and form a seal.
- the double ended socket has no interior pipe stops and so can slide freely up and down a pipe of appropriate diameter.
- a bleed valve 24 and a drain port 26 are provided at the top and bottom respectively of the canister 12.
- a single ball valve 36 is provided between the inlet 30, the outlet 32 and the separation chamber 12.
- the ball valve is shown in a first position in which the inlet 30 is fluidly connected to the separation chamber 12 and the outlet 32 is also fluidly connected to the separation chamber 12.
- the valve 36 is also movable into a second position where the separation chamber is isolated from the inlet and the outlet (see Figure 6, second embodiment, the valve arrangement is the same).
- the valve is movable by means of an external handle (46, Figure 1 ). With the valve 36 in the first position, central heating system water enters through the inlet 30, through a passage in the valve 36, and enters the separation chamber 12 through a ring-shaped interface (arrows A).
- the flow director 18 On entry to the separation chamber 12, the flow director 18 causes the water to swirl, and also directs a substantial portion of the flow towards and around the magnet 1 6, where magnetic particles are captured and retained. Fluid then leaves the separation chamber via a central interface 38, which is concentric with the ring- shaped interface. The fluid passes through a second passage in the valve ball 36 and leaves the filter 10 via the outlet 32 (arrows B).
- Figure 3 shows the filter of figures 1 and 2 fully assembled.
- a section of pipe is removed.
- the section of pipe removed is preferably slightly longer, say 2-3mm longer, than the distance between the ends of the ports (dimension C in Figure 3).
- Removing a section of central heating system pipe leaves two open ends.
- the double ended socket / sleeve 34 is slid completely over one of the open ends (the upper end in this example).
- the sleeve 34 is positioned entirely over the pipe so that the free vertical distance between the open ends of the pipe is not reduced by introducing the sleeve 34. Therefore the entirety of the filter will easily fit between the open ends of the pipe.
- the other open end (the lower end in this example) can then be introduced into the inlet socket 30 of the filter 10.
- the compression nut on the inlet socket 30 can be tightened to make this connection permanent (although the tightening step could optionally be left until last).
- the sleeve 34 may be slid back down the upper pipe so that the sleeve bridges between the upper pipe end of the central heating system circuit and the inlet pipe 32 of the filter 10.
- the compression fittings at either end of the sleeve 34 are then tightened to make this connection permanent as well.
- the procedure described allows the filter to be fitted very easily, even where space is limited.
- FIG. 4 a second embodiment of a filter 10' is shown.
- the filter 10' is in many respects similar to the first embodiment 10, the visual differences mainly relate to design and not technical function.
- the magnet 16' is longer, and the separation chamber / canister 12' is correspondingly longer to contain it. This allows a less expensive type of magnet to be used (for example a ferrite magnet rather than a neodymium magnet as used in the first embodiment), whilst maintaining filter capacity by providing a large size of magnet.
- the separation chamber 12 By extending the separation chamber 12 in a direction perpendicular to the central heating system pipe (which will typically run against a wall), the vertical space taken up by the filter is not increased.
- the double-ended socket / sleeve (34) is not provided. Both the inlet 30' and outlet 32' are in the form of known compression fittings. Some manipulation of the central heating system pipework will therefore be necessary when fitting the filter 10'.
- the structure and operation of the ball valve 36' will now be described. Note that the ball valve 36', as well as the flow paths in the inlet 30' and outlet 32', are all substantially identical to the corresponding parts in the first embodiment of the filter 10. However a flow guide (18) is not provided in this embodiment, and the inlet to the separation chamber is central in this embodiment, with the outlet from the separation chamber back towards the valve being formed as a ring around the inlet and concentric with the inlet.
- the ball valve 36' is shown in a first position, in which the inlet 30' is fluidly connected to the separation chamber, and the outlet 32' is also fluidly connected to the separation chamber. Fluid can therefore flow into the inlet, into the separation chamber where magnetic particles may be captured by the magnet 1 6', and then back out through the ball valve 36' to the outlet 32'.
- the ball valve includes two substantially right-angled passages for directing flow from the inlet to the separation chamber and from the separation chamber to the outlet. To isolate the inlet and outlet 30', 32' from the separation chamber 12', the ball valve 36' can be rotated 180 degrees about an axis in line with the inlet 30' and outlet 32'.
- the threaded ring tightens behind the flange on the end of the separation chamber 12' to hold the separation chamber 12' onto the fitment.
- a removable clip 28' is provided to prevent unintentional loosening of the threaded ring 22' which might be caused for example by vibration in the central heating system pipes.
- a compressible O-ring 42' is provided around a face of the fitment 14' which when assembled buts against the flange of the canister 12'. Radially outwards of the groove is a circumferential stop face 44'.
- the stop face 44' is a rigid part of the face of the fitment 14' which contacts the flange of the canister 12' and prevents compression of the O-ring 42' beyond a certain point.
- the depth of the groove is chosen to ensure that, when the canister 12' is fitted and the ring 22' is tightened, the O-ring provides a leak-proof seal, but that it cannot be tightened to the extent that it may become damaged.
- the clip 28' therefore serves to prevent the ring 22' from unscrewing due to vibration.
- the filters described are particularly suited for installation and use where space is very limited.
- the single valve to isolate both the inlet and outlet substantially reduces the vertical space which may be required above or below a boiler to accommodate the filter.
- the 'slip socket' connection allows for very easy fitting, without needing to manipulate any of the pipes or remove and replace fixings which attach the pipes to the wall.
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